Accountant (FMN Ledger) at Flour Mills of Nigeria Plc

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

• To ensure accurate financial records, support audits, maintain compliance with regulations, and contribute to the company's financial stability and growth.

THE JOB

• Manage financial records, support audits, maintain compliance with regulations, and contribute to the company's financial stability and growth.
• Prepare comprehensive financial reports for FMN, including management packs and SFP reports.
• Handle monthly provisions, prepaid expenses, sundry payables.
• Post various regular charges and perform reconciliations before year-end.
• Set up journals for IFRS 16 and 9, prepaid expenses, inventory, S&D entries & reconcile accounts, ensure accurate posting, and manage accruals.
• Prepare audit schedules and support documentation for FMN.
• Coordinate and attend audits, engage external auditors, and assist in financial statement preparation.
• Ensure compliance with internal control projects and annual sustainability reporting.
• Manage intercompany transactions, loan payables/receivables, and interest expenses.
• Oversee bank and intercompany reconciliations, ensuring timely clearance.
• Handle property payments, rates, and lease obligations for FMN.
• Contribute to projects like Hyperion FCCS and Internal Control Over Financial Reporting.
• Engage in assigned audits.

THE PERSON MUST

• Possess strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Have effective problem-solving skills to identify and correct financial discrepancies.
• Possess strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Have understanding of accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
• Possess the ability to work in a team and independently.

QUALIFICATION

• HND/BSc in Accounting, Finance, Economics or any related field.
• Professional certification in Accounting (ICAN, ACA, ACE), Commerce or Economics is an added advantage.

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of 5 years experience working in an FCMG sector or Finance entity.
• Demonstrable experience using accounting software.